How did I build this website?

Welcome 👋 I have built this website with Wowchemy, a webiste builder for Hugo. I want to explain how I did it to help you get familiar with everything in no time.

Elisa G. de Lope

Last updated on May 15, 2024 3 min read Demo

Image credit: Unsplash

Highlights in short

The Wowchemy website builder for Hugo, along with its starter templates, is designed for professional creators, educators, and teams/organizations - although it can be used to create any kind of site
There are templates that can be modified and customized to suit the look & feel that you need and/or wish. The content is written in Markdown and the appearance can be tailored through YAML parameters. Additionally, the platform allows further flexibility and personalization with HTML and CSS.
The many plugins and integrations facilitate to work with your favourite tools and apps, speed up workflows or interact with the readers.

The template is mobile first with a responsive design to ensure that your site looks stunning on every device.

How to get started with Wowchemy

👉 Create a new site
🔥 Personalize your site
💬 Chat with the Wowchemy community or Hugo community
🐦 Join the community on Twitter: @wowchemy #MadeWithWowchemy
💡 Request a feature or report a bug in github for Wowchemy
⬆️ Update guide and Release Notes
📚 Automatically import publications from BibTeX:
⭐Choose a stunning theme and font.

Features

Page builder - Create anything with widgets and elements
Edit any type of content - Blog posts, publications, talks, slides, projects, and more!
Create content in Markdown, Jupyter, or RStudio
Plugin System - Fully customizable color and font themes
Display Code and Math - Code highlighting and LaTeX math supported
Integrations - Google Analytics, Disqus commenting, Maps, Contact Forms, and more!
Beautiful Site - Simple and refreshing one page design
Industry-Leading SEO - Help get your website found on search engines and social media
Media Galleries - Display your images and videos with captions in a customizable gallery
Mobile Friendly - Look amazing on every screen with a mobile friendly version of your site
Multi-language - 34+ language packs including English, 中文, and Português
Multi-user - Each author gets their own profile page
Privacy Pack - Assists with GDPR
Stand Out - Bring your site to life with animation, parallax backgrounds, and scroll effects
One-Click Deployment - No servers. No databases. Only files.

Inspiration

Check out the latest demo of what you’ll get in less than 10 minutes, or view the Creator Stories that showcases personal, project, and business sites.

Crowd-funded open-source software

You can also help Wowchemy develop and maintain software under the MIT license via sponsorship. As a token of appreciation for sponsoring, unlock these awesome rewards and extra features! 🦄✨

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License

Academic